I thought I wouldn't be able to go this time since I haven't had a day off in what feels like eternity, but wonder of wonders, I think I can do the 29th! I just need to be in the Loop by 8:45 pm to teach a late night painting class. I don't mind trekking out to Rhizo, or pepperpot's would be fine for me too.

Yum, that all sounds delicious VeggieNextDoor!2:00 is good for me, but maybe we should meet at pepperpot's this time so that clare has time to get to her class that evening. We have a very healthy SCOBY. If some besides clare wants some, let us know, we have at least enough for 2.

Yum, that all sounds delicious VeggieNextDoor!2:00 is good for me, but maybe we should meet at pepperpot's this time so that clare has time to get to her class that evening. We have a very healthy SCOBY. If some besides clare wants some, let us know, we have at least enough for 2.

Ok, I am definitely going to make the asparagus bisque. I will not make the salad since VND is making a salad. I'm torn between making spring rolls or a spring vegetable quiche. I make really good spring rolls, but maybe they are too Thai to go with what everyone else is making? Does anyone have a strong opinion on this?

Pepperpot, lemon sounds nice. Maybe you could make a lemony dessert, although a lemony savory dish sounds good too.

Claire, it's probably a few weeks too early for garlic scapes, but if you can get them, they are delicious for sure.

Ok, I am definitely going to make the asparagus bisque. I will not make the salad since VND is making a salad. I'm torn between making spring rolls or a spring vegetable quiche. I make really good spring rolls, but maybe they are too Thai to go with what everyone else is making? Does anyone have a strong opinion on this?

Pepperpot, lemon sounds nice. Maybe you could make a lemony dessert, although a lemony savory dish sounds good too.

Claire, it's probably a few weeks too early for garlic scapes, but if you can get them, they are delicious for sure.

Thanks for the directions pepperpot, I'm excited! Not sure what I'll be making yet either but I'm thinking I'll go to the Dill Pickle and see what local stuff they have. Probably not too much spring stuff yet since the weather refuses to cooperate and get above freezing or stop snowing, but maybe I'll do a late winter/early spring thing like something with celeriac and hoop house baby greens or something? We'll see what they have!

I stopped at the DIll Pickle today to see about their local produce, and ended up with late winter/veeery early spring selections, of course! I'm going to make a black radish and celeriac slaw. I hope it's not awful... (If it is I have a backup plan, don't worry.)

I've been experimenting again with Artisan Vegan Cheese recipes, so I wound up making asparagus and gruyere mini quiches. I'm also going to attempt a brie en croute. And ataulfo mangoes are in season now, and the store had some nice ones, so I'm going to make a mango tart.

Hope nobody minds, I invited a friend to the potluck. She's not vegan, but very veg-friendly and interested in raw foods. She'll probably be a little late, some time after 2:30. Looking forward to seeing everyone!

I'm glad you invited a friend pepperpot; the more the merrier! Strawberry pie might be more than I can do as I have spring rolls to wrap. We'll see what happens.PSA: Remember to bring containers for leftovers!

Thanks for coming everyone! The food was all amazing, and it was great seeing you all! Oliver was zonked out for the rest of that evening - apparently begging for food and barking at Rhizo's poor husband (sorry! and thank him for being such a good sport!) is exhausting.